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robfromaz1977 Member
Joined: Aug 03, 2005 Posts: 179 Location: Arizona's White Mountains
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Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2009 10:51 am Post subject: Starline brass. |
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Just curious if any of you out there use or have used Starline brass. What did you think of it? How does it compare to other brands? I was considering using it in my Redhawk in 45 Colt and wondered how it handled hotter loads.
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lesterg3 Super Member
Joined: Nov 30, 2008 Posts: 1328 Location: Dixie
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Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2009 1:44 pm Post subject: Re: Starline brass. |
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I have not used it myself, but from all of the positive reviews I would not hesitate to buy it. See Cabela's, and Midway's reviews on this brass.
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d_hoffman Super Member
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Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2009 6:33 pm Post subject: Re: Starline brass. |
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Hey Rob, I use Starline cases exclusively for my .357 and I don't run any wimp load either. All of my loads tend to stay at the top of the load charts. I would highly recommend them.
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Pumpkinslinger Super Member
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Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2009 6:42 pm Post subject: Re: Starline brass. |
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I'm using Starline for some warm .45 Colt loads and like it.
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Handloader Super Member
Joined: Aug 22, 2005 Posts: 1032 Location: Phoenix, Arizona
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Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2009 9:22 pm Post subject: Re: Starline brass. |
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robfromaz1977 wrote: |
Just curious if any of you out there use or have used Starline brass. What did you think of it? How does it compare to other brands? I was considering using it in my Redhawk in 45 Colt and wondered how it handled hotter loads. |
WW, Rem, Starline -- for straightwall cases, it would make no difference in terms of brass life, accuracy etc. I've used all three brands with total satisfaction.
On my Dillon 550, I prefer Remington because it sizes easier and has given outstanding service. I also use Remington for hot loads in the 45 Colt* and 44 Magnum and see little difference between that brand and the others mentioned. Just so happens I get Remington at the gunshop where I work for a significant discount.
*Linebaugh maximums.
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ElyBoy Super Member
Joined: Apr 04, 2006 Posts: 1541 Location: Forest Lake Minnesota
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Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2009 11:58 pm Post subject: Re: Starline brass. |
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I would like Handloader to correct me if I'm wrong on this one, but last year while developing a reload for my Ruger Blackhawk .41mag., the reloads using Starline brass seemed a tad stronger than with the general types of brass, using the same powder charge.
I knocked down the charge a little on the Starline, and all was well.
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Pumpkinslinger Super Member
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Posted: Sat Jan 24, 2009 7:30 am Post subject: Re: Starline brass. |
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Eric, I know that I can tell the difference when sizing Starline brass vs. Rem or Win. Sometimes I'll clean a bunch of one type of case and then sort them as I resize them. Starline seems stouter. I haven't done any measurements of case thickness or volume though.
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ElyBoy Super Member
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Posted: Sat Jan 24, 2009 11:38 am Post subject: Re: Starline brass. |
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That is kind of what I have noticed also Mike.
I just wanted someone smarter that me to confirm it.
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lesterg3 Super Member
Joined: Nov 30, 2008 Posts: 1328 Location: Dixie
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Posted: Sat Jan 24, 2009 12:46 pm Post subject: Re: Starline brass. |
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Ely Boy,
I have read many, many posts from you and I do not believe your shy.
I'fin ya's loadin'em speak out.
Just a little n-t bus--ng there.
Have a great day Ya'll.
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PaulS Super Member
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Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2009 3:47 am Post subject: Re: Starline brass. |
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Just weigh the starline brass compared to Winchester or Remmington brass. If it weighs more the you should load it a bit lighter. (about 8 grains of brass = 1 grain of powder in the same volume)
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Crackshot Super Member
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Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2009 7:56 pm Post subject: Re: Starline brass. |
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I use Starline and its great brass. You wont go wrong with Starline.
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